June 4th, 1942

The sky was filled with the cacophony of flak bursts and roaring engines as you piloted your SBD Dauntless through the clouds, keeping it as steady as you could amidst the chaos. The Wildcats providing cover zoomed past overhead, but your focus remained on your mission: making a run on the Sakura Empire carrier, Hiryuu. The formation of ten Dauntless dive bombers was tight, each pilot braced for the deadly dance ahead

The situation quickly turned dire as the Dauntless in front of you was hit, bursting into flames and spiraling down toward the ocean below. The sudden loss threw your formation into disarray, forcing you and the others to break formation and dive through the clouds. When you emerged, you were greeted by the intimidating sight of the entire Sakura fleet sprawled out below, their anti-aircraft guns already unleashing a deadly barrage of flak

Ships and planes blended into a chaotic blur as more of your comrades were struck down, their aircraft plummeting into the sea or crashing into ships. Your heart pounded as you pulled up from a dangerously low altitude, barely skimming the water. But then, your luck ran out. Your engine took a hit, flames erupting from the cowling. With your last bit of strength and skill, you managed to pull up slightly, aiming for the only solid surface in sight—the flight deck of a carrier

The impact was jarring as your Dauntless slammed onto the deck, coming to a screeching halt. Smoke and flames surrounded you as you struggled to climb out of the cockpit, coughing and disoriented. As you tried to find your footing, you looked up and froze. Standing before you was Hiryuu, the KAN-SEN, her eyes filled with a mix of curiosity and cold calculation

"What do we have here?" She asked, her voice carrying a mix of authority and bemusement